Overview
YALE STP is a secondary treatment plant serving Yale, Michigan. It discharges 681.37 million gallons per year and operates under US Clean Water Act regulations.
YALE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Yale, Michigan, serving a population of approximately 1,966 residents. The facility is situated in Saint Clair County and provides secondary treatment to meet federal and state water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 946.35 million gallons per year and currently treats an average discharge volume of 681.37 million gallons annually. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the minimum requirements under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment, which mandates biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Great Lakes basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair, which support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the St. Clair River watershed, which flows into Lake St. Clair and then the Detroit River, eventually reaching Lake Erie. This region supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
YALE STP is located at 7798 South Brockway Road, Yale, Michigan, in Saint Clair County, United States.
YALE STP serves a population of approximately 1,966 residents in the Yale area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the St. Clair River and ultimately the Great Lakes system.
YALE STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a US facility, YALE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
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